Retirement Home Theft Investigation Continues

(WEST PERTH, ON) - Members of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking for the assistance of the public to identify two males involved with a theft which occurred in early 2017.

An 82-year-old female resident of the Ritz Manor Apartment in the Municipality of West Perth had her purse stolen on January 27, 2017 while using an elevator in the building. A debit card contained within the purse was later used in the City of Stratford, and a sum of money was withdrawn from her bank account. Two surveillance photographs of the suspects have been obtained.

The theft remains under investigation, and members of the public are asked to view the photographs. Call police if either suspect is recognized; your information may assist with the solving of this senseless crime.

Contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 393-6123. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at http://www.pc-crimestoppers.ca/, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.